API Training & Practise
API Training & Practise
| 1/2″ Plate connection bevel profile (380mm weld Length) | (IMG) |
| 1″ Plate connection bevel profile (380mm weld Length) | (IMG) |
| 8″ NB x Sch. 80 (0.5″ wall) wall. Pipe connection bevel profile | (IMG) |
| 12″ NB Sch. 80 (0.688″ wall). Half pipe connection bevel profile | (IMG) |
Sonaspection manufactured all the original qualification specimens for API examinations, these specimens are ideal for training and pre-qualification practice.
Our sets are available as either training/pactise sets of examination sets. In both cases the speciments are manufacturedto API requirements.
Training/practise sets: Are supplied with ‘limited’ documentation – ultrasonic reports and CAD drawings to show the flaw details.
Examination sets: Comprehensive documentation package including photographs of flaws, material and welding consumeable certifications, flaw size statements, radiographs etc. exactly as supplied to API / EPRI for their qualification speciments.
The set includes these four specimens (as recommended by API):
| 1 | 0.5″ | Thick plate weld with single vee weld (0.5″ x 9.0″ x 15.0″ weld length) |
| 1 | 1″ | Thick plate weld with double vee weld (1.0″ x 12.0″ x 15.0″ weld length) |
| 1 | 8″ | Diameter Sch. 80 (0.5″ wall) x 12″ long pipe weld (360°) |
| 1 | 12″ | Diameter Sch. 80 (0.688″ wall) x 14″ long pipe weld (180°) |
Flaw size tolerance +/- 0.080″
The speciments will contain these type of flaws (as recommended by API):
- Porosity
- Slag Inclusions
- Lack of Fusion
- Lack of Penetration
- Root & Toe Cracks
- Centerline Cracks
| Products | Part no |
| Training / Practise Set | API-T1 |
| Examination Set (secure) | API-E1 |
| Optional 10% ID & OD notches | API-N |
| Optional radiographs (full set) | API-R |
| Price on Application | |
| Individual speciments and custom sets available on request | |